Nation Jan 07 Vaccine mandate challenge reveals deep divides in the Supreme Court The U.S. Supreme Court on Friday heard lengthy arguments challenging the Biden administration's vaccine and testing requirements in the workplace. The rules at stake are at the heart of the government's pandemic response and could have significant implications for roughly…
World Nov 16 ‘All eyes on Cuba’ : How Cuban Americans see U.S. role in Cuba’s struggle for democracy The Cuban government successfully thwarted plans for a nationwide pro-democracy demonstration Monday. The communist-led regime targeted organizers of the event — detaining some, surrounding the homes of others, and waging a media campaign to discredit them. John Yang has more…
Economy Oct 13 Sec. Raimondo ‘optimistic’ about clearing supply logjam at U.S. ports by Christmas Judy Woodruff takes a closer look at how the Biden administration plans to address global supply chain challenges and combating inflation with Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo. Raimondo addresses both the supply shortage of general consumer goods and also vital…
Politics Jul 09 What is an earmark? Examining the pros and cons of the congressional provision A congressional provision both relished and reviled that benefits lawmakers' constituents is making a comeback — the earmark. An earmark is congressional funding for a specific local project. As old as the nation itself, they have often been pet projects…
Politics May 14 After increase in 2020 turnout, Texas Republicans attempt to restrict voting laws The current fight over voting access happening on Capitol Hill and in state legislatures will determine how Americans choose their leaders for decades to come. Yamiche Alcindor reports on Texas, where Republican lawmakers are currently working to pass a new…
Politics May 06 Liz Cheney was a rising Republican star until Jan. 6. Here’s what changed Internal divides over last year's election and the future of the party have come to a head as House Republicans seem to be moving to replace their No. 3 leader, Wyoming Rep. Liz Cheney. Lisa Desjardins reports on where Republicans…
Nation Apr 16 Trans athletes say they are being ‘othered’ as record number of bills seek to limit rights It's been a record-breaking year of bills proposed in state legislatures that would limit transgender rights - from access to medical care to sports participation. Despite that, a new PBS NewsHour/NPR/Marist poll found that Americans across the political spectrum oppose…
Politics Feb 25 How a minimum wage increase could impact people’s livelihoods More than 17 million Americans could see their income rise if the $15 minimum wage now in the COVID relief bill passes Congress. We hear from some of those who would be impacted by a minimum wage increase, and Stephanie…